Trademark Registration

6,999.0010,999.00 (incl. of taxes)

Summary

Documents Required For Trademark Application

  • Pan Card of Applicant and Authorized Signatory
  • TM 48 Power of Attorney
  • Logo if any in JPG format
  • List of goods or services for which registration is required

 

Entity

Individual

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Company

Description

A trademark is a type of intellectual property that identifies and distinguishes the goods and services of one party from those of others. Trademarks can be registered with the government, which gives the owner the exclusive right to use the trademark in connection with the goods and services that are registered.

In India, trademarks are registered with the Intellectual Property Office of India (IPO). The registration process is relatively simple and can be completed online. The following are the steps involved in the trademark registration process:

  1. Search for the trademark: The first step is to search for the trademark to ensure that it is not already registered. You can search the trademark database of the IPO to do this.
  2. File the trademark application: Once you have searched for the trademark and found that it is available, you can file the trademark application. The application must be filed with the IPO in the form of a TM-Form.
  3. Pay the registration fee: The registration fee for a trademark is ₹5,000. You can pay the fee online or by check.
  4. Examination of the application: The IPO will examine the trademark application to ensure that it meets the requirements for registration. If the application is approved, it will be published in the Trademark Journal.
  5. Opposition to the registration: Any person who opposes the registration of the trademark can file an opposition within 3 months of the publication of the trademark in the Trademark Journal.
  6. Registration of the trademark: If there are no opposition to the registration of the trademark, it will be registered by the IPO. The registration will be valid for 10 years.

The benefits of trademark registration include:

  • Exclusive use of the trademark: The owner of a registered trademark has the exclusive right to use the trademark in connection with the goods and services that are registered.
  • Prevention of infringement: Trademark registration prevents others from using the trademark without the permission of the owner.
  • Enhanced brand value: A registered trademark can enhance the brand value of the goods and services that are associated with it.

If you are considering registering a trademark, you should consult with a lawyer to ensure that you comply with all of the relevant regulations.

Here are some of the documents that you will need to register a trademark:

  • TM-Form: The TM-Form is the application form for registering a trademark.
  • Trademark specimen: The trademark specimen is a sample of the trademark that you are registering.
  • Declaration: The declaration is a statement that you are the owner of the trademark and that you are entitled to register it.
  • Power of attorney: If you are registering the trademark through an agent, you will need to provide a power of attorney.